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100 Words to Use Instead of “Says”

January 25, 2026 - pdf

No. Term Definition
1. acknowledges Admits or recognizes something as true.
2. adds Includes extra information or a further point.
3. admits Confesses or concedes something is true.
4. advises Recommends a course of action or guidance.
5. affirms States firmly; confirms as true.
6. agrees Expresses the same opinion; consents.
7. alleges Claims without proof; asserts.
8. announces Makes a public or formal statement.
9. answers Responds to a question or request.
10. argues Presents reasons to support a viewpoint.
11. asks Poses a question; requests information.
12. asserts States confidently, often without evidence.
13. assures Promises or gives confidence about something.
14. begs Pleads earnestly; implores.
15. believes Holds an opinion as true.
16. boasts Speaks with excessive pride or self-praise.
17. cautions Warns to prevent harm or mistakes.
18. challenges Questions or disputes a claim.
19. cites Quotes as evidence or authority.
20. claims States something is true or owned.
21. clarifies Makes something clearer or easier to understand.
22. comments Gives a remark or opinion.
23. complains Expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance.
24. concedes Admits a point while maintaining position.
25. confesses Admits wrongdoing or a hidden truth.
26. confirms Verifies; makes something certain.
27. congratulates Expresses praise for an achievement.
28. conjectures Guesses based on incomplete information.
29. contends Insists something is true in argument.
30. contradicts States the opposite; denies a claim.
31. counters Responds with an opposing argument.
32. criticizes Points out faults; expresses disapproval.
33. declares States officially or emphatically.
34. denies States something is not true.
35. describes Gives details about appearance or nature.
36. disagrees Holds a different opinion; objects.
37. discloses Reveals information previously kept secret.
38. dismisses Rejects as unimportant or untrue.
39. disputes Challenges a statement; argues against it.
40. echoes Repeats or reinforces someone else’s words.
41. elaborates Adds detail to explain more fully.
42. emphasizes Gives special importance to a point.
43. encourages Urges supportively; inspires confidence.
44. endorses Approves publicly; supports.
45. enquires Asks for information; inquires.
46. estimates Gives an approximate calculation or judgment.
47. exclaims Speaks suddenly with strong feeling.
48. explains Makes something understandable; gives reasons.
49. fears Expresses worry about a possible outcome.
50. forewarns Warns in advance about danger.
51. guarantees Promises with assurance; warrants.
52. guesses States an uncertain opinion; estimates.
53. hints Suggests indirectly; implies.
54. hopes Expresses desire for a positive outcome.
55. identifies Names or recognizes someone or something.
56. illustrates Explains by example or comparison.
57. implies Suggests without stating directly.
58. informs Gives information; notifies.
59. insists Demands firmly; maintains strongly.
60. interjects Adds a remark abruptly into conversation.
61. invites Requests participation or consideration.
62. jokes Speaks humorously; makes a joke.
63. laments Expresses sorrow or regret.
64. maintains Continues to assert; holds firmly.
65. mentions Refers to briefly; notes.
66. murmurs Speaks softly or indistinctly.
67. notes Remarks briefly; points out.
68. objects Expresses opposition or disapproval.
69. observes Remarks after noticing something.
70. offers Presents a suggestion or proposal.
71. opines States an opinion formally.
72. orders Commands authoritatively; directs.
73. persuades Convinces someone through reasoning or appeal.
74. pleads Begins earnestly; appeals desperately.
75. points out Draws attention to a specific detail.
76. predicts States what will happen in future.
77. prefers States a favored choice or option.
78. promises Commits to doing something in future.
79. proposes Suggests a plan or idea for consideration.
80. protests Objects strongly; expresses dissent.
81. questions Asks doubtfully; challenges a point.
82. quips Makes a witty, brief remark.
83. quotes Repeats exact words from a source.
84. reassures Gives comfort; restores confidence.
85. recommends Suggests as best course of action.
86. refutes Proves a statement false with evidence.
87. rejects Refuses to accept; dismisses.
88. remarks Makes a comment; observes.
89. reminds Brings something back to attention.
90. replies Responds to a statement or question.
91. reports Gives an account of events or findings.
92. responds Answers or reacts to something said.
93. reveals Makes known something previously hidden.
94. states Expresses in words clearly and directly.
95. stresses Emphasizes strongly; highlights importance.
96. suggests Proposes an idea indirectly or gently.
97. supposes Assumes something is likely true.
98. swears Vows strongly; declares under oath.
99. testifies Gives evidence formally, especially in court.
100. urges Presses strongly; encourages action.
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